miracle2k / miracle2k/ripple-python

Does this software use deterministic nonces in its signatures?

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Python
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Description

Recently discovered security issue. See more here:
https://ripple.com/dev-blog/statement-on-the-biased-nonce-sense-paper/

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Research direction

Start by locating the signature routines in the ripple-related Python code and compare their nonce handling with the linked Ripple security statement. Determine whether the software uses deterministic nonces and document the evidence and any affected signing path.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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